Austin Police Officer Awarded Congressional Medal for Bravery

Austin Police Officer Carlos Lopez was presented today with the State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn during a brief ceremony at police headquarters Friday morning September 21, 2017. Lopez was honored for his bravery in the shooting at the Omni Hotel in downtown Austin on July 5, 2015 where he killed the gunman, Michael Holt who had shot and killed a bystander before Lopez arrived on the scene.

Officer Lopez offered humble praise to his fellow officers and command staff saying it is more than a one-person job.

Austin Police Officer Carlos Lopez is congratulated by some of the commanders in the department and poses for photos after he was presented today with the State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn during a brief ceremony at police headquarters Friday morning September 21, 2017. Lopez was honored for his bravery in the shooting at the Omni Hotel in downtown Austin on July 5, 2015 where he killed the gunman, Michael Holt who had shot and killed a bystander before Lopez arrived on the scene.

Austin Police Officer Carlos Lopez walks with his son Carlos, 6, after the ceremony as he mingles with fellow officers and command staff. His parents also attended the ceremony.

The Congressional Badge of Bravery for state and local law enforcement is proudly worn by Austin Police officer Carlos Lopez. Lopez was honored for his bravery in the shooting at the Omni Hotel in downtown Austin on July 5, 2015 where he killed the gunman, Michael Holt who had shot and killed a bystander before Lopez arrived on the scene. Lopez was repeatedly shot at by the gunman before chasing him around a corner and coming face to face with him. It was there where he ended the ordeal and began life saving efforts for the victim and the gunman.

Photo by Ralph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman

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